Introduction
What is the Calgary Data Management Symposium?
- The 2021 Calgary Data Management Symposium & Tradeshow is a two-day event featuring plenary presentations, a keynote speaker, interactive discussions, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Taking place this year September 21-22, 2021, at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, this annual event is attended by a variety of organizations and attendees from Analysts to CEOs. We are currently accepting abstracts to speak at this event.
Who should attend this event?
- Learn more about who attends PPDM events and why you should be one of them. Included is a letter to help you approach your management about attending this event.
Why should you attend?
- We know there are many conferences out there – so why attend the Calgary Data Management Symposium & Tradeshow?
- Learn – stay current with what’s new and changing in both the data management, and oil and gas industry. Hear about the latest innovations, processes and techniques implemented by other organizations and what they learned
- Connect – network with your peers and colleagues in a comfortable atmosphere. Meet new people or catch up with old friends.
- Reach – market your business effectively directly to petroleum data managers by sponsoring or exhibiting at the Symposium. Make new key contacts and keep your current clients up to date on your latest innovations.
- Develop – learn about professional development opportunities and how you can improve your own performance.
- And so much more…
Event Guide
- An Event Guide will be available soon.
Students
- Are you a post-secondary or post-graduate student in the Calgary area interested in attending the Calgary Symposium? Contact us to get your discount code.
Agenda
Theme
- The Theme for this Symposium is coming soon.
Abstracts
- The abstract deadline for this event will be June 18, 2021
Agenda
- The agenda will be available after the June abstract deadline.
Agenda Preview
Sponsors
Thank You
- We are now accepting sponsors for this event. Learn more about why you want to be a sponsor for this great event in our Sponsor and Exhibitor Kit, coming soon. The deadline to sponsor or exhibit is September 1, 2021. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:
Additional Sponsor Information
- For our current sponsors and exhibitors, our print materials partner Digital Pages is offering discounted rates on print materials for the Symposium. Please visit their website for more information.
Tradeshow
Exhibitor Kits
- Information about how to be an Exhibitor will be contained in our Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit, coming soon. To sign up for your spot, please contact events@ppdm.org. For currently exhibitors, our preliminary Exhibitor Document is also available. For our current sponsors and exhibitors, our print materials partner Digital Pages is offering discounted rates on print materials for the Symposium.
Field Trip
Field Trip Information
- No field Trip is planned this year.
Plan Your Trip
Venue
- The Calgary Data Management Symposium, Tradeshow & AGM will be at a same venue for 2021 - the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, located at 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H9. We will be in the mainfloor Event rooms along with the foyer.
Room Block
- There will not be a room block for this year's event.
Transportation & Parking
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There are a variety of parking lots around the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, along with easy Transit access - you can visit www.calgarytransit.com to find the schedules and plan your trip. Due to low usage in previous years, no shuttle will be organized for 2021.
Networking Opportunities
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Beyond the networking opportunities during meals and breaks, this year the Symposium programming will include one networking reception.
PPDM will continue tradition with the annual Tradeshow Reception at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus on September 21, which gives attendees a chance to meet with the exhibitors and enjoy some social time with each other following the day of sessions and AGM.
Virtual Attendance
- More information coming soon.
International Visitors
- For those travelling from outside of Canada, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of Canada. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information.
Pricing
Information coming soon!
Prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to 5% GST. Individual memberships are only $100 to sign up now to save. Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more individuals. Other discounts such as student, speaker or sponsorship codes may apply. When multiple discounts are available, only the highest discount rate will apply. Discounts are not retroactive, so please contact us PRIOR to registering to get your promotional code.
Additional Information
Professional Development Units
This event is eligible for five PDUs per day attended: 
To learn more about Professional Development Units (PDU) and the CPDA Certification Program, please visit our Certification Page.
Contact Us
For more information on registration, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, or group pricing please contact Elise Sommer.
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us.
Cancellation Policy: Please visit our Terms and Conditions under "PPDM Events" to view our cancellation policy